Dorito Taco Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix
• ¾ cup water
• 1 large head of iceberg lettuce, chopped
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
• 1 (10 oz) bag nacho cheese Doritos, lightly crushed
• 1 cup Catalina dressing (or use ranch or French dressing if preferred)
• ½ cup sliced black olives (optional)
• ½ cup diced red onion (optional)
• Sour cream, avocado, or jalapeños for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the Beef
   In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and water, and simmer for about 5 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2. Assemble the Salad
   In a large serving bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, tomatoes, black beans, cheese, olives, and red onion.
3. Add the Beef and Dressing
   Add the cooled taco-seasoned beef to the salad. Pour over the Catalina dressing and toss gently to combine.
4. Add the Doritos
   Just before serving, add the crushed Doritos and toss again lightly — this keeps them crunchy and full of flavor.
5. Serve and Enjoy!
   Serve immediately with optional toppings like sour cream, avocado slices, or jalapeños for extra flavor and flair.

Tips for the Best Dorito Taco Salad

• Add Doritos last: This keeps the chips crunchy instead of soggy.
• Make it ahead: Prepare all components in advance and store separately; toss together right before serving.
• Customize it: Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version, or skip the meat and add extra beans for a vegetarian twist.
• Try different Dorito flavors: Cool Ranch, Spicy Nacho, or Taco flavor all bring a fun twist to this classic dish.

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